There are 4 ways to get from Hiriketiya to Kandy by taxi, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Hiriketiya to Hattontaxi
- Take the train from Hatton to Kandytrain Badulla / ...
3h 47mRs 8,801–11,883Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Balangoda to Ellabus Colombo-Badulla
- Take the bus from Ella to Kandybus
8h 12mRs 3,846–4,995Drive 136.9 km
- Drive from Hiriketiya to Kandycar 136.9 km
2h 38mRs 5,863–8,469Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hiriketiya to Kandytaxi 136.9 km
2h 38mRs 15,000–18,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hiriketiya to Kandy is to bus which costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 5000 and takes 8h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Hiriketiya to Kandy is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500.
No, there is no direct bus from Hiriketiya to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Balangoda and arriving at Kandy via Ella. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
The distance between Hiriketiya and Kandy is 134 km. The road distance is 136.9 km.
The best way to get from Hiriketiya to Kandy without a car is to taxi and train which takes 3h 47m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 12000.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Hiriketiya to Kandy, including transfers.
Hiriketiya to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Balangoda station.
Hiriketiya to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Ella station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hiriketiya to Kandy is 137 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Hiriketiya to Kandy.
There are 1414+ hotels available in Kandy.
What companies run services between Hiriketiya, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Hiriketiya to Kandy via Balangoda, Ella, and Ella in around 8h 12m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Hatton to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Balangoda to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Ella to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 450–1,050
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 450–500
- Semi Lux
- Rs 500–750
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,000–1,300
- Seater
- Rs 1,020–1,050
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Estimated price
- Rs 7,500–18,000
Minipura Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 45 22 64 264
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Minipura Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 45 22 64 264
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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